Outdoor

Running

Travel

Skiing

Swimming

Reading

Military history

Paul inouye's hobbies include cycling

Crossfit exercise

80s music

80’s movies

And fantasy football.

Founder, CEO

Executive

Paul Inouye strongly emphasizes the critical role of choosing a reliable investment banker for entrepreneurs facing the complex task of selling their business. He advocates for selecting a banker with specialized knowledge in the entrepreneur's specific industry to ensure the best possible sale outcome and navigate the typical risks of business transactions. He notes that expertise in core business and financial due diligence is a crucial factor. He also highlights the importance of evaluating the scale of deals typically managed by an investment banker or their firm. His advice is to opt for a firm that regularly handles deals of comparable size to avoid being overlooked in favor of more significant deals or overburdening a firm unprepared for larger transactions. He emphasizes the need for a firm with an attentive and skilled team to manage the company's specific needs. Variety defines his professional life, something he greatly values. His daily activities are diverse, ranging from client meetings and outbound marketing efforts to detailed analytical work in due diligence, collaborative efforts on ongoing projects, industry research, and the creation of new pitching materials. Each task demands a unique skill set, stimulating him constantly. He meticulously organizes his calendar to stay productive, dedicating specific time slots to daily critical tasks. He ends each day by reviewing and adjusting his schedule for the upcoming day, incorporating new meetings or crucial tasks, and maintaining a follow-up tracking sheet. This method, though traditional, has proven to be highly effective and a key to his success.

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Western Hills Partners

Union Square Advisors

The Wharton School

University Of California, Berkeley